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The airline reimbursed me for the amount they had overcharged me. start learning
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to pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you
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He’s fussy about how a garment fits him. start learning
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The first task following the disaster was the restoration of clean water supplies. start learning
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the act or process of returning something to its earlier good condition or position, or to its owner
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Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin. start learning
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official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request
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The Spanish conquered the New World in the 16th century. start learning
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to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force
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the shiny brown poisonous nut of a horse chestnut tree
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Only the leaves of the plant are edible. start learning
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suitable or safe for eating
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He's an insipid old bore. start learning
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not having a strong taste or character, or having no interest or energy
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an argument against another argument, idea, or suggestion
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We worked for hours without respite. start learning
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a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant:
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a drug used to calm a person or animal or to make them sleep
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He can be very obstinate at times. start learning
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unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says
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avail yourself of something Employees should avail themselves of the opportunity to buy cheap shares in the company. start learning
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She has the knack of making people feel comfortable. start learning
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a skill or an ability to do something easily and well
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Few people are averse to the idea of a free holiday. start learning
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strongly disliking or opposed to
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I offered him a biscuit and he ate the whole plateful. start learning
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all that there is on one plate
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